Living with Ourselves

@Owlunar Sometimes we read things that could be seen as 'fluffy phrases' but I always think that the intention behind them comes from a caring place so i overlook what is actually written and remember more the intent of the post.

I agree that meeting people irl can be fraught with danger - we can never know someone entirely by conversing on here but I think we see the true essence of most people by what they give here - that is something I like to believe in and helps me to stay on the forum.

I hope you find some positives in your day Dec - chatting with you has been one of mine

Yes @Zoe7

Chatting with you has been a positive for me today - as is feeling much better in myself. Perhaps learning that the ovary my daughter had removed was in a really bad state - know that well myself because I had the same condition in the same ovary. Having her sound more like herself has been a relief -

She sent me an MMS of the flowers I sent when she received them and also another one yesterday with the lillies opening - I rarely see the flowers I send so this gave me a dose of warm fuzzy feelings myself - definitely worth sending - it made people happier all round

It's my opinion that most of the people here - those that stay and become a part of our community - do give their best - and can do so honestly - because the forums are moderated so well and because we can't ever meet the people we are so open with

Since 2004 I have been involved with so many groups for different reasons I am amazed at how raw I was when I started and how much I have learned. No need to say what except I know a safe place when I find it and I am so glad about that

So - apart from finding ants in the cat's food it has been the best day I have had for a long time - perhaps I cried myself out yesterday - I rarely cry - as I child I learned there was little point in it and it was one thing my mother would skite about

And since I had the security in my computer updated it's running much faster - I deleted a lot of clipart as well - I can't imagine how much space they were taking up but they must have been slowing me down

All the best Zoe

Dec

It has been great chatting with you today too @Owlunar - sometimes we 'pass by' others here but don't connect as we do with some others. I often feel like I am not giving as much time to some as I do to others but I also know we form strong connections with certain people on here just as we do irl so I shouldn't be so hard on myself.

I need to log off - looking at the screen is making my headache worse - but I hope to catch up with you later - I can take the image of lillies opening with me - I love lillies.

Take care Dec

Thanks @Zoe7

There is indeed no need for you to be hard on yourself - you do a great job here - you seem to have a gift to day the right thing - I am not good at that myself

You need to rest your eyes if your head is aching - and rest with the image of lillies

My mother had a tiger-lily bush - plant - or whatever and I loved those - the lillies my daughter has now are a brilliant orange - I think as she is a horticulturist she appreciates these and I am so glad about that

Take it easy and get away from the screen for a while

Dec

So sorry that I missed your posts @Zoe7 @Owlunar

I cannot sit for very long..

nice to come back and find messages..

I managed to confuse everyone with my mention of people meeting up..

I remembered having the conversation with a couple of people some time ago..

it was all fun..

part of the safety on here is of course the anonymity...

We can be more open about our true feelings with the knowledge of confidentiality under a pseudo-name..

yes the aspect of this is virtual and that can be kept separate from reality...connections can be made with some people...via this form of communication..

there..hopefully I have made more sense now..

thank you Zoe for the offer of staying...dec so pleased to hear that your day has been so beneficial for you also..

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I do remember that conversation we had about people meeting up @Sophia1 - it was one that I think we would all like under different circumstances - there are certainly people here I would love to meet - even if it is just to say face-to-face how much I think of them

I am back on the couch with Toby already snuggled in next to me - what are your plans for tonight @Sophia1?

hello @Zoe7

I am trying to do zilch with great difficulty..

I did far too much this morning. ..paid for it after...

Toby cuddled up...where is Cat?my cats can't work me out at all...having been away from home for 3 weeks..

my boy tried to sit on my legs as I briefly sat up..I could not cope with his weight..so he was. quite miffed..

miss prima Donna keeps staring at me...They don't understand why I am. Not feeding them...

the good katrma hospital is on later..then bedtime..hoping that I can sleep. Have had so little..

hope that you have a restful evening 💚

hi @Sophia1 just popping in to give you these..... hoping your ok today/night

Hello @CheerBear

so sorry missed out your name earlier...I know that there will be more too..certainly not intended..

I remembered ages ago reading about your teddy bear...confused thinking that he slept with you..

makes sense about the fluffy unicorn now..when I have read some of your conversations with @Phoenix-Rising ..I have a heated gel pack each night that brings relief..

lovely talking to you..thank you

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